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title: "FRLS RIBA 3 - Egremont Borderlands"
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published: "2025-08-15"
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# FRLS RIBA 3 - Egremont Borderlands

Buyer: CUMBERLAND COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-2224de74-86b3-4797-a83e-4aef9ffec4c5

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## Summary

The procurement process concerning "FRLS RIBA 3 - Egremont Borderlands" was spearheaded by Cumberland Council to develop the Egremont Borderlands business case at the former Red Lion site, transitioning into RIBA 3 designs to facilitate planning application. This contract involves the architectural, construction, engineering, and inspection services industry with a focus on the United Kingdom, particularly in England. The tender reached completion and the award stage with a contract value of £50,000. Key timings include a tender period ending on 30th July 2025 and a contract period spanning from 6th August 2025 to 31st October 2025. The procurement method is categorised as "Other," with the process type identified as services.

This tender offers an exceptional opportunity for businesses in the architectural and engineering sectors focusing on service delivery. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are particularly well-suited to compete, due to the value and scale of the procurement. Being awarded to Arkle Bouce Ltd, a reputable SME based in Leeds, underscores the potential for similarly scaled businesses to thrive in public contract sectors. Collaborating with a local authority like Cumberland Council can amplify business visibility and credentials within the public sector marketplace.

## Notice

Description To support the development of the Egremont Borderlands business case for the former Red Lion site - RIBA 3 designs to enable planning application.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/15eca7fe-f5c3-4ef4-81ca-f1122ba82ee9 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 15 Aug 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Jul 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 4 Aug 2025 |
| Contract period | 5 Aug 2025 - 31 Oct 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £50,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £50,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | CUMBERLAND COUNCIL |
| Locality | CARLISLE |
| Post town | Carlisle |
| Postcode | CA1 1RD |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD1 Cumbria |
| ITL 3 | TLD13 Cumberland |
| Local authority | Cumberland |
| Electoral ward | Castle |
| Westminster constituency | Carlisle |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ARKLE BOUCE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71000000 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

## Release History

- 15 Aug 2025 at 14:46 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/15eca7fe-f5c3-4ef4-81ca-f1122ba82ee9

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/15eca7fe-f5c3-4ef4-81ca-f1122ba82ee9
  15th August 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://www.cumberland.gov.uk/

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